Gout specialists · Telehealth
Stop living flare to flare.
Gout specialists by video, same-day appointments, and a plan that actually brings your uric acid down.
Same-day telehealth visits with rheumatologists who specialize in gout: nutrition, medication, infusions, and second opinions.
- Same-day appointments
- Most insurance plans accepted
ABOUT GOUT
Gout is more treatable than most people think.
Gout is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis, and one of the most undertreated. Many people cycle through flare after flare, managing pain as it comes instead of addressing the uric acid levels driving it.
It doesn’t have to work that way. With the right treatment plan, most people with gout can reach a point where flares stop happening.
Our rheumatology department built this program to do exactly that: find the cause, lower uric acid to target, and keep it there.
WHAT WE OFFER
Everything gout care needs, in one program.
From a same-day video visit to infusion therapy at our NYC locations.
Telehealth consultations with gout specialists
Meet with a rheumatologist by video. No travel, no waiting room. Same-day appointments are often available.
Same-day uric acid testing at home
We send a technician to draw your uric acid level the same day. No lab trip, no week-long wait for results.
Nutrition and diet counseling
Work with our team to understand which foods and drinks drive your flares, and build an eating plan that fits your life, your culture, and your budget.
Medication management
From first-line therapy to newer options, we match treatment to your uric acid levels, kidney function, and other conditions, then adjust until you hit target.
Genetic safety screening
A simple blood test before you start allopurinol tells us whether it’s the right medication for you, or whether we should choose another.
Advanced imaging when the diagnosis is unclear
Dual-energy CT can show uric acid crystal deposits directly, confirming gout without a joint procedure.
Infusion therapy
For patients whose gout hasn’t responded to oral medication, we offer infusion treatment for severe and tophaceous gout.
Second opinions
Already seeing a doctor for gout? Bring us your labs and history. We’ll review everything and give you a clear read on whether your plan is working.
Treatment for uncontrolled and refractory gout
Frequent flares, visible tophi, joint damage, or uric acid that won’t come down: this is the gout we specialize in. Options exist even when previous treatment has failed.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Is this you?
If even one applies, a gout specialist can help.
Schedule a Telehealth Visit
- You’re in a flare right now and need to be seen today
- You’ve had more than one gout flare in the past year
- Your uric acid level is still above target despite medication
- You have visible lumps (tophi) on your joints, hands, or ears
- You’ve been told there’s nothing more to try
- You have gout along with kidney disease, diabetes, or heart disease
- You’re not sure your current treatment plan is the right one
- You’ve never been formally evaluated by a rheumatologist
HOW IT WORKS
From first visit to target.
Five steps, most of them from home.
Book your visit
Email us to book. Same-day slots are often open, so if you’re mid-flare, tell us.
Meet your specialist by video
A rheumatologist reviews your history, labs, and current medications, and examines affected joints over video.
Get your numbers fast
If you need labs, we can send a technician to draw your uric acid level the same day.
Get a plan in writing
You leave with a clear treatment plan, a uric acid target, and a timeline.
Follow up and adjust
We recheck your labs and tune the plan until your numbers hit target and the flares stop.
WHY CHOOSE US
We work with your insurance and make care simple.
Insured
We accept Medicare and commercial plans.
Underinsured
We’ll check your coverage before your visit, so there are no surprises.
- Board-certified rheumatologists
- Same-day telehealth appointments
- Same-day uric acid testing without a lab visit
- In-person care and infusion services at our NYC locations
- Coordination with your primary care provider, nephrologist, and cardiologist
QUESTIONS
Common questions.
I’m in a flare right now. How fast can I be seen?
Often the same day. Email us and tell us you’re in an active flare. We hold slots for exactly this.
Can gout really be treated over video?
Yes. Gout management is driven largely by lab values, medication history, and a careful conversation about symptoms and triggers, all of which work well by video. If you need an in-person exam, joint aspiration, imaging, or an infusion, we’ll bring you into one of our NYC locations.
Do I need a referral?
No referral needed. Patients can book directly.
What insurance do you take?
We accept Medicare and commercial plans. We’ll check your coverage before your visit.
What should I have ready for my first visit?
Any recent uric acid or kidney function labs, a list of your current medications, and, if you can, photos of your joints during a flare.
What if I’ve already tried allopurinol and it didn’t work?
That’s exactly the kind of case we want to see. “Didn’t work” often means the dose was never raised to target, or that a different medication or infusion therapy is the right next step. Bring us your records.
GET STARTED
Your first visit could be today.
The Gout MD is accepting new patients, with same-day telehealth appointments available.
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